Tabu Ley Rochereau (born 1940) is the leader of Orchestre Afrisa Internatio… Read Full Bio ↴Tabu Ley Rochereau (born 1940) is the leader of Orchestre Afrisa International and one of Africa's most influential vocalists and prolific songwriters. Along with guitarist Dr Nico Kasanda, Tabu Ley pioneered soukous; he internationalised his music by fusing elements of Congolese folk music with Cuban, Caribbean, and Latin American rumba.
Tabu Ley was born in Bandundu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, as Pascal Tabu. In 1954, at the age of fourteen, he wrote his first song Bessama Muchacha which he recorded with Joseph "Grand Kalle" Kabasele's band, African Jazz. After finishing high school he joined the band as a full time musician. Tabu Ley sang the pan-African hit Independence cha cha which was composed by Grand Kalle when Congo was declared an independent nation in 1960, propelling him to instant fame. He remained with African Jazz until 1963 when he and Dr Nico Kasanda formed their own group, African Fiesta. Two years later, Tabu Ley and Dr. Nico split and Tabu Ley formed African Fiesta National, also known as African Fiesta Flash. The group became one of the most successful bands in African history, recording African classics like Afrika Mokili Mobimba, and surpassing record sales of one million copies by 1970. Papa Wemba and Sam Mangwana were among the many influential musicians that were part of the group.
In 1970 Tabu Ley formed Orchestre Afrisa International. Along with Franco Luambo's TPOK Jazz, Afrisa was now one of Africa's greatest bands. They recorded hits such as "Sorozo", "Kaful Mayay", "Aon Aon", and "Mose Konzo".
In the mid 1980s Tabu Ley discovered a young talented singer and dancer, M'bilia Bel, who helped popularise his band further. M'bilia Bel became the first female soukous singer to gain acclaim throughout Africa. Tabu Ley and M'bilia Bel later got married and had one child together. In 1988 Tabu Ley introduced another female vocalist known as Faya Tess, and M'bilia Bel left and continued to be successful on her own. After M'bilia Bel's departure Afrisa's influence along with that of their rivals TPOK Jazz continued to wane as fans gravitated toward the faster version of soukous.
In 1985, the Government of Kenya banned all foreign music from the National Radio service. After Tabu Ley composed the song "Twende Nairobi" ("Let's go to Nairobi"), sung by M'bilia Bel, in praise of Kenyan president Daniel arap Moi, the ban was promptly lifted.
In the early 1990s he briefly settled in Southern California. He began to tailor his music towards an International audience by including more English lyrics and by increasing more international dance styles such as Samba. He found success with the release of albums such as Muzina, Exil Ley, Africa worldwide and Babeti soukous.
In 1996, Tabu Ley participated in the album Gombo Salsa by the salsa music project Africando. The song "Paquita" from that album is a remake of a song that he recorded in the late 1960s with African Fiesta.
When President Mobutu Sese Seko was deposed in 1997, Tabu Ley returned to Kinshasa and took up a position as a cabinet minister in the government of new President Laurent Kabila. Following Kabila's death, Tabu Ley then joined the appointed transitional parliament created by Laurent Kabila, until it was dissolved following the establishment of the inclusive transitional institutions.
In November 2005, Tabu Ley was appointed Vice-Governor in charge of political, administrative, and socio-cultural questions, for the city of Kinshasa, a position devolved to his party, the Congolese Rally for Democracy by the 2002 peace agreements.
Tabu Ley was born in Bandundu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, as Pascal Tabu. In 1954, at the age of fourteen, he wrote his first song Bessama Muchacha which he recorded with Joseph "Grand Kalle" Kabasele's band, African Jazz. After finishing high school he joined the band as a full time musician. Tabu Ley sang the pan-African hit Independence cha cha which was composed by Grand Kalle when Congo was declared an independent nation in 1960, propelling him to instant fame. He remained with African Jazz until 1963 when he and Dr Nico Kasanda formed their own group, African Fiesta. Two years later, Tabu Ley and Dr. Nico split and Tabu Ley formed African Fiesta National, also known as African Fiesta Flash. The group became one of the most successful bands in African history, recording African classics like Afrika Mokili Mobimba, and surpassing record sales of one million copies by 1970. Papa Wemba and Sam Mangwana were among the many influential musicians that were part of the group.
In 1970 Tabu Ley formed Orchestre Afrisa International. Along with Franco Luambo's TPOK Jazz, Afrisa was now one of Africa's greatest bands. They recorded hits such as "Sorozo", "Kaful Mayay", "Aon Aon", and "Mose Konzo".
In the mid 1980s Tabu Ley discovered a young talented singer and dancer, M'bilia Bel, who helped popularise his band further. M'bilia Bel became the first female soukous singer to gain acclaim throughout Africa. Tabu Ley and M'bilia Bel later got married and had one child together. In 1988 Tabu Ley introduced another female vocalist known as Faya Tess, and M'bilia Bel left and continued to be successful on her own. After M'bilia Bel's departure Afrisa's influence along with that of their rivals TPOK Jazz continued to wane as fans gravitated toward the faster version of soukous.
In 1985, the Government of Kenya banned all foreign music from the National Radio service. After Tabu Ley composed the song "Twende Nairobi" ("Let's go to Nairobi"), sung by M'bilia Bel, in praise of Kenyan president Daniel arap Moi, the ban was promptly lifted.
In the early 1990s he briefly settled in Southern California. He began to tailor his music towards an International audience by including more English lyrics and by increasing more international dance styles such as Samba. He found success with the release of albums such as Muzina, Exil Ley, Africa worldwide and Babeti soukous.
In 1996, Tabu Ley participated in the album Gombo Salsa by the salsa music project Africando. The song "Paquita" from that album is a remake of a song that he recorded in the late 1960s with African Fiesta.
When President Mobutu Sese Seko was deposed in 1997, Tabu Ley returned to Kinshasa and took up a position as a cabinet minister in the government of new President Laurent Kabila. Following Kabila's death, Tabu Ley then joined the appointed transitional parliament created by Laurent Kabila, until it was dissolved following the establishment of the inclusive transitional institutions.
In November 2005, Tabu Ley was appointed Vice-Governor in charge of political, administrative, and socio-cultural questions, for the city of Kinshasa, a position devolved to his party, the Congolese Rally for Democracy by the 2002 peace agreements.
Christine
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& The Queens Tu commences le livre par la fin Et j'ai le menton…
7 Foot Midget From the first moment I saw her I felt my…
Ambulette Stayed out into the night Never thought I'd see that light …
Banshees She tries not to shatter Kaleidoscope style Personality chan…
BEAT CRUSADERS Keep standing in a cold day dawning All alone in the…
Ben Jelen Christine, she tells me that she's in love again Christine, …
benjelen Christine, she tells me that she's in love again Christine,…
Bentley Rae Put a quarter in my hand Told me I could do…
Billy Woods Black car on a backstreet, little me asleep on the…
Christine And The Paradis Je commence les livres par la fin Et j'ai le…
Christine and the Queens Je commence les livres par la fin Et j'ai le menton…
CHRISTINE&THE QUEENS Je commence les livres par la fin Et j'ai le…
Christine. the Queens Tu commences le livre par la fin Et j'ai le menton…
Coiffeur Nos fijamos horizontes tan lejanos para resolver Perdidos en…
Copperpot I saw you outside after your big show. I stopped to…
Craig Finn She went to Memphis with some dentist That she met on…
D.I.K.K. When the world feels like it's falling Can we save tonight W…
Daryl Hall Christine, come to me Let your fire touch me Christine, won'…
Das Projekt Shadows follow her footsteps Fear dominates and scares and…
Deacon Blue They laugh now down at the turnstyle Put you off more…
Deckard It isn't easy being a girl like me One who's still…
Deep Blue feat. Christine Je commence les livres par la fin Et j'ai le…
EERA Christine you always tell me I look good tonight Although I…
Eleni Mandell Christine Tell me something Did he ever lay you down like …
Field Club She left with no reason She left with no rhyme She left…
Frédérik Mey Christine, ma belle, ma douce, ma jolie! Je chante pour…
Gabe Lee Christine V1 Ten mile road, two touchdowns to go Bound for …
Garland Jeffreys She caught my eye When she came into view I met her…
Gruppo Sportivo She said how do you do I got all your albums…
Gulliver Christine, come to me Let your fire touch me Christine, won'…
Hall Oates Christine, come to me Let your fire touch me Christine, wo…
Hall & Oates Christine, come to me Let your fire touch me Christine, won'…
Helix High heels and mini skirt Cruise on down the avenue I hear…
I.V's When the world feels like it's falling Can we save tonight W…
Ile Kallio Oo my Christine I′ve been lone so long These dirty corner st…
J. K. & Co Oh Christine Oh Christine Picked you up on that sunny aftern…
James Cooper What was in focus is now a coloured hue You're in…
Jeffreys Garland She caught my eye When she came into view I met her…
Jorn There was a time when I was younger My love was…
Jorn Lande [Jorn Lande] There was a time when I was younger My love…
Julian Shah-Tayler Why are the fires still burning? How can this world…
Juniore A l'angle de la rue de Charonne L'air d'appartenir à personn…
L.A. Guns I just have to let you go Every time it's all…
Les Wampas Christine, sur ta veste en jean Y'a des têtes de mort Et…
Lucy Dacus You're falling asleep on my shoulder In the back of…
Luscious Jackson Christine was the Queen of Teens She sang into the shadows…
Magic & Fur I am just a back door To your front door And I…
Malice Blue skies tire and wheels You know just Magic is how she…
Mama's Jasje De tijd vliegt voorbij De kans is klein misschien Dat jij en…
MILKK I hate that sometimes I think someone's eyes Are just as blu…
miss x [CHORUS] It's been too long and I'm lost without u What am…
Monsters Are Waiting It's not too late to be her lover I want to…
Motorama Entre las sombras más oscuras Rompe niebla y aparecerá Sus v…
Motörhead Hear her coming, 'bout five miles away, That girl is somethi…
Motг¶rhead Hear her coming, 'bout five miles away, That girl is someth…
Mr. Boxxxcutta มันเป็นวันที่อยากตื่นสาย อยากปล่อยตัวสบายสบายสักวันหนึ่ง ไม่…
Oates Christine, come to me Let your fire touch me Christine, won'…
Oliver Onions When you wake up, and all is black When you real…
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark As the sun descends too quickly Behind the distant city She …
Ozark Henry We were white, conspicuously white And bare like a canvas, …
Pamela D. Bruner Many troubles she'd find losing her mind Sauntering down the…
Paul Roland Christine there is much I can't forget Christine you are so…
Pelo Madueño Christine hey christine jugamos al escondite una vez más si…
Permanent Me Out on the cold this was your first time Retribution was…
Reinhard Mey Christine, ma belle, ma douce, ma jolie! Je chante pour…
Sananda Maitreya Christine release your sadness let go Christine release you…
Self Delusion it was a cruel joke when I said: "I love you…
Shirley Grimes Oh Christine girl How things have changed Now only memories …
Simon Joyner Time to shrug your shoulders Has passed some time ago The …
Simple Minds She tries not to shatter,kaleidoscope style Personality cha…
Siouxsee & the Banshees She tries not to shatter Kaleidoscope style Personality chan…
SubRosa Whispers on the back porch The don't want you anymore He bea…
Sugarcult What's wrong? I feel so alone again. The look in…
Susie And The Banshees She tries not to shatter Kaleidoscope style Personality chan…
Tarnation Christine made a little doll and it glowed in the…
The Banshees She tries not to shatter Kaleidoscope style Personality chan…
The Bluegrass Album Band She's the devil in disguise You can see it in her…
The Flying Burrito Brothers She's a devil in disguise You can see it in her…
The House Christine, still walking at me Still talking at me Christi…
The House of Love Christine - Still walking at me Still talking at me Christ…
The I.V's When the world feels like it's falling Can we save tonight W…
The Monochrome Set When he was young, his mother used to say of…
The Peawees I won't breath until tomorrow! 'Til the day you tell me…
The Red Hot Valentines Oh Christine, don't be mean Cause my heart can't take it…
The Wake Trials and tribulation, a life that you once knew The poison…
Turin Brakes Christine Won't you wear your hair down long I've seen you…
various artists [Mrs. Gabor] (Spoken) Dear Herr Stief - Moritz, I've spent t…
Wazonek Christine Don′t you know that you've been talking to me all…
Will Ferdy Ik heb je weer ontmoet Christine Na al die lange dagen Maar…
Zoë Ferguson Stopped inviting me to parties Does that give you some satis…
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